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Scunthorpe Speedway's mini training track is the best place for riders to learn the art of sliding. Forget 500cc bikes and big tracks! They can come later. The 92m boarded circuit at the Eddie Wright Raceway is the perfect shape to encourage riders to get the back wheel sliding whilst Wayne Carter who runs regular public session has proven over the last five years that he is an outstanding tutor. Whilst Steve Worrall, Luke Chessell and so many of the current crop of under-16s have had their first speedway experiences around the training track probably the best advert for it is 15-year old Max Clegg who has spent more time than anyone on the track and has fantastic balance and ability to turn a bike.
So if you are wanting to take up the sport or simply have an afternoon giving the sport a go then head to Scunthorpe. The majority who attend the Wayne Carter sessions use the club equipment (bikes, boots and clothing) which is available for an all-inclusive price of £70. So don't be afraid, most attending can be classed as novices and there is lots of track time.
The club bikes vary in engine size from 125cc to 150cc with the slightly larger-engined bikes offering enough horse power for even the most skilled riders. Also thanks to Mike Cowley of FB Race Plates 2012 has seen us have plenty of steel shoes so that all can use them (rather than wearing out the soles of the boots).
Riders using their own bikes are also welcome to join in for a contribution of £25 whilst the track is available for practice when Wayne isn't present for just £20 (please call to book).
Places for Wayne's sessions, which usually run from 12pm to 4pm, are strictly limited so do need to be booked and that can be done by calling me on 07832-402167 or e-mailing me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com (Like everyone at Scunthorpe I do this on a voluntary basis so if I'm at work you will probably get my voicemail so please leave a message and I will call you back).
Up and coming 2012/3 dates with Wayne Carter are:
Sunday 2nd December - fully booked
Saturday 15th December
Sunday 20th January
Saturday 2nd February
Sunday 17th February
Saturday 2nd March
Sunday 17th March
Saturday 30th March
Sunday 14th April
Saturday 27th April
Sunday 12th May
Saturday 25th May
Sunday 9th June
Saturday 22nd June
Sunday 7th July
Saturday 20th July
Sunday 4th August
Saturday 17th August
Sunday 1st September
Saturday 14th September
Sunday 29th September
Saturday 12th October
Sunday 27th October
Saturday 9th November
Sunday 24th November
Saturday 7th December
The track can also be booked for groups with the cost being £600 for a maximum of 12 riders.
More info plus pictures, videos and feedback can all be found at http://www.scunthorp...ay.com/mini.php
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Bookings so far with ten days to go:
Open Class:
Tommy Fenwick, David Lidgett, Andrew Blackburn, David Holt, Gary O'Hare, Arron Mogridge, Henning Loof, Steven Jones, Lee Springthorpe, Adam Kirby, James Cartmell, John MacPhail, Ross Walter, Shaun Tedham, James McBain, Tyson Snow, Ryan Douglas, Adam Briggs
Support Class:
Nathan Clare, Sean Phillips, Simon Pearce, Trevor Bebbington, Martin Pearce, Ryan Macdonald, Glyn Edwards, John Markham, Glyn Picken, Jay Atkinson
Novice Class:
Derek Holt, Ivan Howarth, Wayne Gosling, Hannah Kirtley-Paine, Haydon Ball, Maureen Douglas, Francesca Kirtley-Paine, Callum Harris
Y250:
Kean Dicken, Dan Miles, Mitchell Beckett, Joe Lawlor
Y125:
Ben Woodhull, Luke Woodhull, Macauley Leek, Connor Fletcher, Dan Thompson, Joe Thompson
Y80:
Liam Cox, Luthais Douglas, Jolyon West
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There are spaces available for the session on 15th September. Contact me (details above) for more information.
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Scunthorpe Speedway's 72nd amateur meeting will take place on Saturday 8th September (1pm first race).
There are classes for all standards from raw novice to Premier League reserve whilst there are four youth classes which run if there are entrants. The additional youth class allows riders to ride bikes upto 80cc and opens up the amateur meetings for the under-8s.
Riders can book a place or ask further questions by e-mailing me (richard@scunthorpespeedway.com), contacting me on Facebook (facebook.com/rh1967), or texting/calling 07832-402167. If you call and I am unavailable (e.g. work) please leave a message and I will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
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For anyone who isn't aware our meetings provide at least five programmed rides and everyone gets to ride in a final.
There are trophies for the top three in each class and naturally we have a paramedic, first aiders and ambulance in attendance. Hot drinks will be available and we have RM Race Spares (07403-334582) in attendance.
Riders do not need new silencers or mudguards and can ride on day licenses (with no additional charge).
Positions in all classes will be decided in the finals with every rider qualifying for one. THE WINNER OF EACH FINAL ADVANCES TO THE NEXT. (e.g. Winner of the 'E' Final advances to the 'D' Final etc. etc.).
The Open Class usually sees National League standard riders taking part along with those close to break into that league whilst the Novice Class includes riders from complete beginners to those who can usually get a full slide on. The Support Class is now seen as an intermediate class where riders can challenge themselves against better riders without making the full step up to the Open Class.
Summer Championship points are scored in the following manner: 16 points for 1st, 15 for 2nd etc down to 1 point for 16th (although that would be increased for all rounds if we had more than 16 riders for a class on one day). At the moment we are expecting five of the summer dates to be for the Summer Championship and riders will be able to drop one round for the championship so if all five rounds run then top four will count. If only four rounds run then it will be top three etc. etc. However, only riders who compete in the maximum number of rounds (four out of five or three out of four etc. will be eligible for championship trophies)
Helmet colours are required but can be borrowed (please give advance notice if possible) whilst dirt deflectors are compulsory on all speedway bikes except in the Novice and Youth 125s classes. If anyone has any questions then please just let me know.
Amateur meeting dates already set are:
2012
Saturday 8th September (Summer Championship)
Sunday 7th October (Summer)
Saturday 10th November (Winter Series)
Saturday 8th December (Winter)
2013
Saturday 5th January (Winter)
Saturday 26th January (Winter)
Saturday 16th February (Winter)
Saturday 8th March (provisional) (Winter)
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Finally I've found time to write a report:
Jones makes it two on the trot
Steven Jones defeated Dudley’s Darryl Ritchings plus former professionals, Benji Compton and Gary O’Hare, in the ‘A’ final to record back-to-back victories in Scunthorpe’s Summer Championship. It takes him up to second place in the Championship standings, behind David Holt, with a meeting in hand. The result sends out a reminder to National League clubs that the lanky 32-year old can more than do a job in that league should they need an experienced middle-order rider.
In the Support Class Martin Wrathall recorded victory whilst Kevin Keay went unbeaten in the Novice Class. A good turnout of youth riders saw ten riders compete in two classes with Mitchell Beckett (250cc) and Ben Woodhull (500cc) running out winners.
After the meeting Scunthorpe Scorpions’ Team Manager, Richard Hollingsworth, was pleased with how things had gone. “There were some really heavy showers around the country but we didn’t have a drop. We had to grade and water three times but it was another great meeting. When you look down the Open Class you know riders are really being put to the test and I don’t ever see us having problems finding new riders for the Saints’ side”.
The next meeting is on Saturday 8th September and places can be booked by contacting Richard Hollingsworth on 07832-402167.
Results
Open Class:
Qualifying scores: Steven Jones 14, Gary O’Hare 14, Darryl Ritchings 12, Benji Compton 12 (4 rides), Connor Coles 10, Arron Mogridge 7, Henning Loof 7 (4 rides), David Holt 7, Adam Kirby 6, Andrew Blackburn 6, Shaun Tedham 4 (4 rides).
C Final: Tedham, Kirby, Blackburn, 65.2
B Final: Compton, Tedham, Holt, Coles, 64.7
A Final: Jones, Ritchings, Compton (retired), O’Hare (excluded, tapes offence), 62.1
Summer Championship points: Steve Jones 16, Darryl Ritchings 15, Benji Compton 14, Gary O’Hare 13, Shaun Tedham 12, David Holt 11, Connor Coles 10, Arron Mogridge 9, Adam Kirby 8, Andrew Blackburn 7, Henning Loof 6.
Summer Championship standings (after three of five rounds, one round can be dropped): David Holt 34 (13-10-11), Steve Jones 32 (16-16), Henning Loof 31 (12-13-6), Andrew Blackburn 30 (11-12-7), Gary O’Hare 28 (15-13), Arron Mogridge 18 (9-9), Jerran Hart 16, Tommy Fenwick 15, Darryl Ritchings 15, Daniel Phillips 14, Jake Knight 14, Benji Compton 14, Shaun Tedham 12, David Lidgett 11, Connor Coles 10, Rob Finlow 8, Adam Kirby 8.
Support Class:
Qualifying scores: Martin Wrathall 7, Simon Bence 7, Simon Pearce 4 (3 rides), Lee Springthorpe 1 (Support Class and Open Class were mixed for qualifying).
A Final: Wrathall, S.Pearce, Springthorpe, Bence (engine failure), 66.5
Summer Championship points: Martin Wrathall 16, Simon Pearce 15, Lee Springthorpe 14, Simon Bence 13.
Summer Championship standings (after three of five rounds, one round can be dropped): Simon Pearce 41 (12-14-15), Martin Pearce 29 (13-16), Lee Springthorpe 29 (15-14), Trevor Bebbington 22 (11-11), Sean Phillips 21 (9-12), Sam Darroch 20 (10-10), Arron Mogridge 16, Martin Wrathall 16, Rachel Hellowell 14, Simon Bence 13, Kenny Blain 9.
Novice Class:
Qualifying scores: Kevin Keay 15, Wayne Gosling 12, Edward Sturt 11, Kevin Hadlington 9, Alan Hadlington 9, Ivan Howarth 8, Haydon Ball 4, Derek Holt 4 (4 rides), Bradley Seal 2, Gary Krelle 0 (2 rides).
C Final: Ball, Holt, 86.0
B Final: Howarth, A. Hadlington, K. Hadlington, Ball, 78.6
A Final: Keay, Gosling, Howarth, Sturt, 72.0
Summer Championship points: Kevin Keay 16, Wayne Gosling 15, Ivan Howarth 14, Edward Sturt 13, Alan Hadlington 12, Kevin Hadlington 11, Haydon Ball 10, Derek Holt 9, Gary Krelle 8.
Summer Championship standings (after three of five rounds, one round can be dropped): Kevin Keay 46 (16-14-16), Wayne Gosling 45 (15-15-15), Ivan Howarth 38 (12-12-14), Derek Holt 29 (9-11-9), Marty Rathbone 26 (13-13), Greg Gosling 21 (11-10), Nathan Clare 16, Mick Keeling 14, Edward Sturt 13, Alan Hadlington 12, Kevin Hadlington 11, Hannah Kirtley-Paine 10, Haydon Ball 10, Lee Baldwin 9, Anthony Mulrine 8, Lee Coates 8, Gary Krelle 8.
Youth 250cc Class:
Qualifying scores: Mitchell Beckett 14, Dan Miles 11, Bradley Seal 1.
A Final: Beckett, Miles, Seal (fell), 68.1
Summer Championship points: Mitchell Beckett 16, Dan Miles 15, Bradley Seal 14.
Summer Championship standings (after three of five rounds, one round can be dropped): Dan Miles 31 (16-15), Mitchell Beckett 16, Bradley Seal 14.
Youth 125cc Class:
Qualifying scores: Ben Woodhull 15, Luke Woodhull 12, Macauley Leek 9, Jamie Halder 9, Dan Thompson 5, Connor Fletcher 3, Joe Thompson 1.
B Final: Halder, D. Thompson, J. Thompson, Fletcher (non starter), 82.5
A Final: B. Woodhull 71.3, L. Woodhull, Halder, Leek (fell), 71.3
Summer Championship points: Ben Woodhull 16, Luke Woodhull 15, Jamie Halder 14, Macauley Leek 13, Dan Thompson 12, Joe Thompson 11, Connor Fletcher 10.
Summer Championship standings (after three of five rounds, one round can be dropped): Ben Woodhull 32 (16-16), Luke Woodhull 29 (14-15), Macauley Leek 26 (13-13), Jamie Halder 25 (11-14), Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 15, Luke Whitehead 12, Dan Thompson 12, Joe Thompson 11, Connor Fletcher 10.
The www.jbsportsimages.co.uk sponsored Rider of the Meeting award went to Edward Sturt.
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Sorry I forgot the Ride n' Slide days. I was thinking of general practices. I really should look at my list. I see there are two dates so perhaps there is space on one of them.
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Lawrence,
Unless Scunthorpe NL team declare a new line up before the meeting on Wednesday, it is my understanding that Scunthorpe are tracking an illegal team for this meeting ie 2 NL riders which is against the rules of the MDL.
Martin
Hi Martin, Not for the first time we have had to make the decision to give the right people track time as opposed chase MDL glory. Scunthorpe will always prioritise rider development and will campaign for greater flexibility within the 2013 MDL rules to use riders riders whose NL average has not yet risen above 3.00.
Riders like Danny Phillips and Tommy Fenwick really need MDL track time whilst others like Oliver Greenwood and Max Clegg also benefit from riding in the league. I appreciate there has to be some levelling of team strengths but I don't think using a second NL rider with a GSA of below three jeopardises that.
I am happier that the MDL has become much more of a development league this year and I hope you approve of what we are trying to acheive with the team we are putting out on Wednesday!
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Anyone know if you need to book at Coventry and how much it would be
Not aware of anything happening at Coventry. It may but no one advertises it on here so I doubt it.
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Early bookings are:
Open Class:
Steve Jones
Gary O'Hare
David Holt
Andrew Blackburn
Arron Mogridge
Henning Loof
Support Class:
Simon Pearce
Simon Bence
Ryan MacDonald
Lee Springthorpe
John Markham
Novice Class:
Kevin Keay
Wayne Gosling
Derek Holt
Haydon Ball
Youth 125:
Jamie Halder
Macauley Leek
Connor Fletcher
It is great to see a couple of first-timers already booked in and I've little doubt we will have over thirty riders by the middle of the week.
Bookings will be taken until 4pm Saturday. Just call/text me on 07832-402167 to be added to the line-up
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When round two was staged at Mildenhall, it drew an extremely healthy crowd, so why this didn't, especially with it being staged on one of the best circuits in England, is a mystery to say the least. There were a handful of people in attendance wearing (Sorpions/Saints) clothing, three people from the Canterbury area of Kent, two from Cleethorpes, plus myself and my wife from near Hunstanton in Norfolk. So a bad show all round really.
It seems pretty straight-forward to me. I believe this was the first round of the championship where the meeting wasn't the only one of the week at the track in question. If we had the luxury of running the meeting on a Friday night instead of the Scorpions then we would have had a crowd closer to our National League levels. Have to say a big thank you to all those who did come along though.
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From www.scunthorpescorpions.co
Thirty riders, aged between nine and sixteen, competed over 37 races in little more than two hours at Scunthorpe’s Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday afternoon (3pm). It was the penultimate round of the British Youth Championship and just showed everyone present that there really are some quality young riders to come through the system in the next few years. One rider who is already to mix it in the professional ranks is 16-year old Adam Ellis who produced a impressive display to win the 500cc class. He led home Nathan Greaves, Tyler Govier and Scunthorpe Saints’ Danny Phillips in the final whilst Kelsey Dugard won the 250cc class and Kyle Bickley won the 125cc support class.
Ellis, who is based in France, just had one blip when spinning out whilst leading his third ride but led the final from start to finish. Phillips held second place early on in the final but Manchester’s Nathan Greaves worked his way past at the end of the first lap and then the Teessider made a mistake trying to re-pass Greaves only to lose third place to Exeter’s Tyler Govier.
Greaves was also competing in the 250cc class and after winning three of the previous rounds could have been crowned British Champion but a bike problem took away his chance of making the final. Scunthorpe rider Reece Downes qualified for the final in second place but touched the tapes and had to go from the 15-metre handicap mark. He was able to overhaul Lewis Whitmore for third place but it was Kelsey Dugard and Zach Wajktnecht who claimed the top two steps on the podium.
The 125cc class might not have been for a British Championship but the class was no less competitive with fifteen riders taking part. Regulars of Scunthorpe amateur meetings claimed the three podium places with Workington’s Kyle Bickley heading home Ossett’s Jack Parkinson-Blackburn and Leicester’s Ben Woodhull. However, a first-timer at the Eddie Wright Raceway, Daniel Gilkes, was unlucky after claiming second place in qualifying but falling whilst in second place in the final.
After the meeting Scunthorpe Scorpions’ Team Manager Richard Hollingsworth declared the event an over-whelming success. “It was such a great weekend. We had thirty-three riders come and practice on Saturday and then to run thirty-seven races in just over two hours today was fantastic.
“It went almost like clockwork and to see some of the riders on display just show that this country are catching up other countries with our youth development.
“Neil Vatcher and Phil Morris are doing a great job with the youngsters and everyone knows we do all we can at Scunthorpe with our training track, practices, training schools and amateur meetings.
“It is a shame we have been missing from the youth championship for two or three years but hopefully the success of this weekend will see it become a permanent fixture and cement our place as a centre, if not the centre, for youth development in Britain.
“Hopefully next year we can also avoid fixture clashes with our own Summer Championship and provide even more competitive racing for these kids. Track time is so important for them but I must admit I get a little fed up of hearing about the lack of track time being the biggest problem for youth development.
“I’m not saying it isn’t a problem for some because it depends on where people live but I don’t think there is anyone who lives within an hour or two of Scunthorpe who has that problem. If there is they need to give me a call and we can see what we can do to help them.
“On that note if anyone, be they youth riders or adults of any standards, want to ride in next Sunday’s amateur meeting then just give me a call on 07832-402167. You will be made very welcome!”
British Youth Championship Round 5 results (unofficial):
500cc Class
Qualifying scores: Nathan Greaves 11, Danny Phillips 11, Adam Ellis 9, Tyler Govier 8, Josh Bailey 7, Danno Verge 5, Joe Graver 4, Jack Jones 4, Ben Harrison 0.
1: Greaves, Bailey, Govier, 62.0
2: Ellis, Phillips, Graver, Verge, 60.8
3: Greaves, Graver, Jones, Harrison, 63.0
4: Phillips, Verge, Bailey, 62.6
5: Ellis, Bailey, Jones, 60.7
6: Phillips, Govier, Jones, Harrison, 61.9
7: Govier, Bailey, Verge, Ellis (fell), 64.3
8: Phillips, Verge, Graver, Harrison, 61.8
9: Ellis, Greaves, Graver (ret), 60.7
10: Greaves, Verge, Jones, Harrison, 62.6
Final: Ellis, Greaves, Govier, Phillips, 62.0
Championship points: Adam Ellis 18, Nathan Greaves 16, Tyler Govier 14, Danny Phillips 12, Josh Bailey 11, Danno Verge 10, Joe Graver 9, Jack Jones 8, Ben Harrison 7.
Championship standings (unofficial): Nathan Greaves 66 (6-10-18-16-16), Danny Phillips 63 (14-9-16-12-12), Josh Bailey 61 (10-12-14-14-11), Danno Verge 56.5 (12-14-10.5-10-10), Tyler Govier 52 (11-8-8-11-14), Josh Bates 46 (18-16-12), Nathan Stoneman 44.5 (16-18-10.5), Adam Ellis 36 (18-18), Jack Jones 23 (8-7-8), Joe Graver 20 (11-9), Ben Harrison 16 (9-7), Nathan Cheetham 16 (7-9), Ollie Weldrick 12 (5-7), Max Clegg 9,
250cc Class
Qualifying scores: Zach Wajktknecht 11, Reece Downes 10, Kelsey Dugard 8, Lewis Whitmore 7, Nathan Greaves 6, Connor Mountain 3, Mitchell Beckett 2, Daniel Miles 1.
1: Downes, Wajktknecht, Whitmore, Dugard, 63.8
2: Wajktknecht, Greaves, Mountain, Miles, 63.5
3: Downes, Whitmore, Miles, Beckett, 63.0
4: Wajktknecht, Whitmore, Greaves, Mountain, 63.7
5: Dugard, Whitmore, Mountain, Beckett, 62.8
6: Greaves, Downes, Beckett, Miles, 64.1
7: Wajktknecht, Dugard, Mountain, 62.1
8: Dugard, Downes, Beckett, Miles, 61.6
Final: Dugard, Wajktknecht, Downes, Whitmore, 61.8
Championship Points:
Kelsey Dugard 18, Zach Wajktknecht 16, Reece Downes 14, Lewis Whitmore 12, Nathan Greaves 11, Connor Mountain 10, Mitchell Beckett 9, Daniel Miles 8.
Championship Standings (unofficial): Nathan Greaves 75 (11-18-18-17-11), Zach Wajktknecht 72.5 (18-16-12-10.5-16), Kelsey Dugard 65.5 (6.5-14-10-17-18), Reece Downes 65 (16-10-11-14-14), Lewis Whitmore 56.5 (14-11-9-10.5-12), Connor Mountain 54.5 (12-12-14-6.5-10), Mitchell Beckett 43 (8-9-8-9-9) Daniel Miles 33 (10-7-8-8), Jordan Hazelden 26.5 (6.5-8-12), Bradley Andrews 16, P.Crook 15.5 (9-5.5).
125cc Class (non-championship)
Qualifying scores: Kyle Bickley 12, Daniel Gilkes 10, Ben Woodhull 9, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn 9, Kean Dicken 9, Tom Brennan 8, Luke Woodhull 7, Lewis Whitmore 7, Jack Collins 5, Kieran Douglas 5, Macauley Leek 5, Jamie Halder 3, Harry Jones 1, Joe Thompson 0, Dan Thompson 0.
1: Gilkes, Whitmore, Douglas, Halder (retired), 72.6
2: Bickley, Collins, J.Thompson (fell, excluded), 69.1
3: B.Woodhull, Dicken, Leek, Jones, 69.8
4: Parkinson-Blackburn, Brennan, L.Woodhull (retired), D.Thompson (fell, excluded), 70.9
5: Dicken, Douglas, 72.9
6: Bickley, Parkinson-Blackburn, Whitmore, Jones, 66.7
7: Brennan, Gilkes, Leek, Collins, 71.2
8: B.Woodhull, L.Woodhull, Halder, 69.4
9: Bickley, L.Woodhull, Leek, Douglas, 66.0
10: B.Woodhull, Brennan, Whitmore, 68.3
11: Gilkes, Dicken, Parkinson-Blackburn, 69.4
12: Collins, Halder, Jones, 77.5
13: Parkinson-Blackburn, Douglas, Collins (retired), B.Woodhull (retired), 69.9
14: Whitmore, Leek, 71.8
15: L.Woodhull, Gilkes, Jones (retired), 69.6
16: Bickley, Dicken, Brennan, Halder, 64.4
Final: Bickley, Parkinson-Blackburn, B.Woodhull, Gilkes (fell, excluded), no time – race awarded
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as above my lads now fed up of the pitbike and progressing hopefully to a 125 speedway bike my question is where can i take him to practice im in lincoln so only 40 mins away from scunthorpe but dont know if they do open/training days can anyone help? cheers robbie ps also looking for a good 125 junior bike if anyones got one local?
Hi Robbie,
There are details of all the track opportunities at Scunthorpe at www.scunthorpescorpions.co.
In particular the training track is available on a very regular basis. Wayne Carter runs fortnightly training sessions on it and he also runs training schools on the main track. We have regular practices (weekly during the winter) and monthly amateur meetings on the main track with a well attended Youth 125cc class.
Wayne, along with Stuart Parnaby and myself are always available for advice whilst I deal with all the track bookings. Feel free to call me at any time if you have any questions (although during the week 3pm to midnight are the best times) or want to use the tracks. My number is 07832-402167.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Richard
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Sorry, there aren't enough youth riders to do that. The classes, if there are entrants, are 500cc, 250cc and 125cc. Whilst age does prevent riders from moving up through the engine sizes too quickly the better riders will be ready for the larger engines sooner than others.
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After the success of yesterday's training school Wayne Carter has scheduled in four more of his training schools on Scunthorpe’s main track.
They will take place from 9am to 5pm on the following dates:
Saturday 4th August - cancelled due to Wayne's unexpected unavailability. Sorry!
Saturday 15th September
Sunday 21st October
Saturday 17th November
There will be some bike prep/maintenance work plus lots of track time. Numbers are limited to 12 and there is space for two riders to hire a 500cc bike for the day. However, those using Wayne's bike(s) should have some motorcycle/speedway experience (if only with Wayne on the minitrack).
Cost is £85 for riders with their own bikes (£195 for those who need to hire). Lunch will be provided.
Anyone who wants to book a place please e-mail me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com, contact me via Facebook on www.facebook.com/rh1967 or text/phone on 07832-402167.
Cheers,
Richard
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Scunthorpe Speedway's 71st amateur meeting will take place on Sunday 5th August (1pm first race).
There are classes for all standards from raw novice to Premier League reserve whilst there are three youth classes which run if there are entrants.
Riders can book a place or ask further questions by e-mailing me (richard@scunthorpespeedway.com), contacting me on Facebook (facebook.com/rh1967), or texting/calling 07832-402167. If you call and I am unavailable (e.g. work) please leave a message and I will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
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For anyone who isn't aware our meetings provide at least five programmed rides and everyone gets to ride in a final. With no youth classes there will be at least six rides (five qualifiers and one final) programmed for everyone.
There are trophies for the top three in each class and naturally we have a paramedic, first aiders and ambulance in attendance. One of the stadium cafes should be in operation and we have RM Race Spares (07403-334582) in attendance.
Riders do not need new silencers or mudguards and can ride on day licenses (with no additional charge).
Positions in all classes will be decided in the finals with every rider qualifying for one. THE WINNER OF EACH FINAL ADVANCES TO THE NEXT. (e.g. Winner of the 'E' Final advances to the 'D' Final etc. etc.).
The Open Class usually sees National League standard riders taking part along with those close to break into that league whilst the Novice Class includes riders from complete beginners to those who can usually get a full slide on. The Support Class is now seen as an intermediate class where riders can challenge themselves against better riders without making the full step up to the Open Class.
Summer Championship points are scored in the following manner: 16 points for 1st, 15 for 2nd etc down to 1 point for 16th (although that would be increased for all rounds if we had more than 16 riders for a class on one day). At the moment we are expecting five of the summer dates to be for the Summer Championship and riders will be able to drop one round for the championship so if all five rounds run then top four will count. If only four rounds run then it will be top three etc. etc. However, only riders who compete in the maximum number of rounds (four out of five or three out of four etc. will be eligible for championship trophies)
Helmet colours are required but can be borrowed (please give advance notice if possible) whilst dirt deflectors are compulsory on all speedway bikes except in the Novice and Youth 125s classes. If anyone has any questions then please just let me know.
The Summer Dates are:
Sunday 22nd April
Sunday 13th May
Saturday 16th June (Team meeting)
Sunday 8th July (team meeting with Southern Track Riders)
Sunday 5th August
Sunday 9th September
Sunday 7th October
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Bump! Hope this day is going to be popular as it will help the make the whole Youth Championship Round weekend pay for itself
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3rd Annual Inter-Club Team Meeting
The second leg of the annual inter-club meeting between the Scunthorpe Amateurs and the Southern Track Riders Club was raced at the Eddie Wright Raceway this afternoon and it saw home wins for the Scunthorpe ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams whilst the King’s Lynn based club’s ‘C’ team were victorious. Leading the way once again for the Scunthorpe ‘A’ team was Gary O’Hare with a 12-point maximum in his side’s 56-40 victory.
The ‘A’ match saw the visitors decimated by falls and bike problems but Steve Jones, Rob Hollingworth and Jamie Moohan took 19 rides between them and played their part in some great races. Their efforts prevented a very solid Scunthorpe side from producing a runaway victory to add to their away win in the first leg the week before.
In the ‘B’ match there was never more than five points between the two sides but after the Scunthorpe side drew level they finished off with three heat advantages to claim a 52-42 win. Leading the way for Scunthorpe were the heat leader trio of Andrew Blackburn, Simon Bence and maximum man, Arron Mogridge, who dropped just three points between them whilst the STR’s star performer was Sam Woods who racked up 14 points from six rides. However, Woods received solid support down the order to ensure the visitors claimed a 94-74 aggregate victory.
It was the STR who also claimed the honours in the ‘C’ match despite Marty Rathbone’s impressive 17 point haul for Scunthorpe. Led by Sid Higgins with 11 points the STR claimed a 35-28 victory to add to their first leg win.
After the meeting organiser Richard Hollingsworth said “It was great to see some speedway and after the rains of Thursday, Friday and Saturday it just shows how much water this track can take. The track was slick but that is what you need for amateur speedway. Even so we still had three riders end up breaking bones in their forearms or hands. Of course we send our best wishes to Mike Russell, Sam Darroch and Jake Williams. Let’s hope they all have a speedy recovery because I know they all want to be back on track as soon as possible.
“I must also thank our friends from the STR because these meetings are great events. They won two of the three matches on aggregate but it’s about competitive track time and you can’t get much more competitive than this.
“Finally I must thank all of today’s helpers. We were down on numbers today and Anne-Marie and John Eyre were out in the middle for the full meeting. Their support is outstanding but we really could do with some more people to help out. These meetings are at the foundation of this club and we all know what happens if you lose the foundations of a place. Let’s hope it never comes to that!”
The next Scunthorpe Speedway amateur meeting is at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday 5th August and is also the third round of the club’s Summer Championship. Everyone is welcome to enter and any riders wishing to do so should contact Richard via e-mail at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rh1967 or by texting/calling him on 07832-402167.
MATCH 1
Scunthorpe Amateurs ‘A’ 56
Gary O’Hare 12 (4 rides), Sean Mason 11 (4), Oliver Greenwood 11 (5), Damien Koppe 8 (4), Max Clegg 7+2 (4), David Holt 4+2 (5), Adam Kirby 3+1 (5)
Southern Track Riders ‘A’ 40
Steve Jones 17 (6 rides, including a 6-point tactical ride), Rob Hollingworth 13+2 (5 rides, including a 4-point tactical ride), Jamie Moohan 8 (5), Henning Loof 1+1 (1), Ellis Perks 1 (1), Jake Williams 0 (1), Chris Widman 0 (2)
Aggregate score: Scunthorpe 91, STR 68
MATCH 2
Scunthorpe Amateurs ‘B’ 52
Andrew Blackburn 14 (5 rides), Simon Bence 13 (5), Aaron Mogridge 12 (4), Mark Whitehead 5 (4), David Lidgett 4+1 (5), Trevor Bebbington 3 (4), Nathan Clare 1 (2), Sam Darroch 0 (2)
Southern Track Riders ‘B’ 42
Sam Woods 14 (6 rides), Simon Pearce 7+1 (4), John Markham 5+1 (4), Rod Woodhouse 5+1 (4), Mick Skinner 5+1 (5), Martin Pearce 4 (4), Paul Chester 2+1 (4), Mike Russell 0 (1)
Aggregate score: Scunthorpe 74, STR 94
MATCH 3
Scunthorpe Amateurs ‘C’ 28
Marty Rathbone 17 (5 rides, including a six-point tactical ride), Wayne Gosling 5 (5), Ivan Howarth 5 (5), Bradley Seal 1 (5)
Southern Track Riders ‘C’ 35
Sid Higgins 11+2 (5 rides), Andrew Leech 9+2 (5), Sean Greenfield 9 (5), Andy Harrison 6+2 (5).
Aggregate score: Scunthorpe 55 STR 81
Take it with tonight's meeting off Sunday will be with rain forecast for the next few days
Sorry I didn't see this. More info can always be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scunnyamateurs/
I'm afraid the forecast you saw was wrong. Track drained well through Friday night and the forecast improved. Track was very dry and slick today, more or less what you need for an amateur meeting
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Amateur clash set for Eddie Wright Raceway
The annual clash between the Scunthorpe and Southern Track Riders Club amateurs is set for the Eddie Wright Raceway next Sunday, 8th July. The head-to-head is the only such event in British speedway and the first leg took place earlier today at King’s Lynn. In the Open Class it was Scunthorpe who took the honours 35-28 with British Veteran Speedway Riders’ Champion Gary O’Hare leading the scoring with ten points.
Providing great support was New Zealander Sean Mason who won all three of his rides for 9 points whilst top scorer for the STR was Andy Mountain with 13 points (including a 6-point tactical ride).
Whilst Scunthorpe took first leg honours in the top match it was the home side who claimed leads in the other two. The Support/Intermediate class match saw the Southern Track Riders Club claim a 52-22 victory with the Novice Class a little closer; finishing 46-27 to the STR.
Next Sunday’s meeting starts at 1pm and any riders not booked in can put their name down for a space by contacting Richard Hollingsworth on 07832-402167. There are limited spaces but it is hoped that team sizes can be increased to accommodate a few extra riders.
Results
Open Class:
Southern Track Riders Club 28 – Andy Mountain 13 (4 rides, including a six-point tactical ride), Jake Williams 4+3 (3), Rob Hollingworth 7 (3), Adam Portwood 0 (4), Ellis Perks 2 (3), Sam Woods 2 (3)
Scunthorpe 35 – Oliver Greenwood 5 (3), Adam Kirby 3+1 (4), Sean Mason 9 (3), Jamie Moohan 5+1 (3), Gary O’Hare 10+1 (4), Shaun Tedham 3+1 (3)
Support Class:
Southern Track Riders Club 52 – Rod Woodhouse 9 (3), Paul Chester 3 (4), Martin Pearce 9+2 (4), Simon Pearce 6+2 (3), Tom Rowlett 7+2 (3), John Markham 6+1 (3), Mick Skinner 12 (4)
Scunthorpe 22 – Lee Springthorpe 3+1 (3), Mark Whitehead 2 (4), Simon Bence 4 (4), Sam Darroch 0 (3), Ricky Davison 1 (3), Nathan Clare 5 (4), Mike Russell 7 (3 rides, including a four point tactical ride)
Novice Class:
Southern Track Riders Club 46 – Sid Higgins 10 (4), Shaun Smith 6+1 (4), Andrew Leech 11+1 (4), Wayne Beckett 1 (1), Steve Cook 6 (3), Sean Greenfield 8+2 (4), Neal Richmond 4 (4)
Scunthorpe 27 – Wayne Gosling 3 (3), Ivan Howarth 2+1 (4), Luke Barnes 8 (4 rides, including a four point tactical ride), Anthony Mulrine 5+1 (4), John Freeman 4 (2), Greg Gosling 1+1 (4), Duane Wuerzburger 4 (3)
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If you click the ballots link on the FIM press release it shows the full line-ups
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After a break due to track unavailability the master of mini-track training; seasoned Elite League rider Wayne Carter; is to recommence his training schools on Scunthorpe’s main track.
It will take place on Saturday 14th July from 9am to 5pm. There will be some bike prep/maintenance work plus lots of track time. Numbers are limited to 12 and there is space for two riders to hire a 500cc bike for the day. However, those using Wayne's bike(s) should have some motorcycle/speedway experience (if only with Wayne on the minitrack).
Cost is £85 for riders with their own bikes (£195 for those who need to hire).
Anyone who wants to book a place please e-mail me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com, contact me via Facebook on www.facebook.com/rh1967 or text/phone on 07832-402167.
Cheers,
Richard
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Scunthorpe Scorpions' number one and club captain, David Howe, will cover for regular training officer (and another former Scorpions' captain) Wayne Carter on Scunthorpe Speedway's training track on Saturday 30th June. There are a small number of spaces available.
The track has been running for five years now and has seen plenty of league riders start out on it. The sessions are proving very popular with everyone who attends as they give fans and prospective riders an opportunity to try the sport without having to buy a bike and all the equipment. The sessions include the use of the club's bikes (mostly 140cc and 150cc engines) and all the protective equipment. The cost is £70 for the four-hour session whilst those with their own bikes/equipment can ride for £25. Those using club equipment/bikes are limited to 12 whilst it is rare there is more than one or two riders with their own bikes. Places can can be booked by calling me on 07832-402167 or e-mailing me at richard@scunthorpespeedway.com. If I'm unavailable please leave a voicemail and I will call you back.
The list of remaining 2012 dates are:
30th June
15th and 28th July
12th and 25th August
9th and 22nd September
7th and 20th October
4th and 17th November
2nd and 15th December
Group bookings for up to 12 riders can be organised on other dates for £600
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With Scunthorpe now back staging a youth championship round on 29th July the club have decided to run an open practice the day before.
It will run from 1pm to 5pm. No bookings are necessary and as usual there is a discount of £10 for riders who are under 15 (£25, as opposed to the usual £35). Hopefully in addition to a few of Britain's ever-growing pool of youngsters the practice will see a few others come to the practice as a succesful session will only help keep the Scunthorpe on the youth championship circuit.
For anyone wanting to stay over they are welcome to camp over at the track or for those looking for a hotel you will get discount if you mention speedway to the Normanby Hotel (www.normanbyhotel.co.uk). It is just a mile from the track. For rooms just call Jo at 0724-289982 or 07760-752756
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The first two Sundays in July provide amateur speedway with the big team events of the season with the third annual Scunthorpe v Southern Track Riders meetings. They will meet at King's Lynn on Sunday 1st July (first race 12pm) and at Scunthorpeon 8th July (first race 1pm).
I am looking for riders to represent Scunthorpe who, ideally, can ride on both legs (or at least the away one as I have a few riders who can only do the second leg). The format will see three 7-a-side, 15 heat matches.
The 21 riders for each side will be roughly split into Open, Support (Intermediate) and Novice levels. I believe the first meeting will be the same as for the second leg £35 (payable to the home club).
There will also be room for some junior support races but they won't be part of the Summer Championship.
Anyone interested in riding (or can help with an hour or two flag marshalling) can contact me via richard@scunthorpespeedway.com or text/call me on 07832-402167
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What about a slightly overweight (a bit bigger than Screeny)52year old who rides a road bike ? Is it worth me having a go ? Just to see if it's as hard as some riders make it look .lol
You will be very welcome at Wayne Carter's Training/Experience day on the Scunthorpe training track - http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=49922 Just give me a call if you want on 07832-402167
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Wayne is a great tutor and Scunthorpe will be ideal for you. If you want to sort a date or have any questions just give me a call on 07832-402167. Cheers, Richard